INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing
WARNING
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing any brackets into masonry.
the opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1.Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit to the structural support.
2.Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
3.Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4.Attach one end of each bracket to a support with
5.Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with
6.Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door).
7.Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
8.Grease the top and underside of the rail surface where the trolley slides with rail grease.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
Hex Bolt |
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Nut | Lock Washer 5/16" |
Figure 1
Measure
Distance
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Bolt 
Lock Washer 5/16"
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Figure 2 | Hidden |
| Support |
Bracket |
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(Not Provided) |
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Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Bolt 
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Figure 3
Lag Screws
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Bolt
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Structural
Supports
Lag Screws
Bolt
FINISHED CEILING
Lag Screws
(Not Provided)
Bolt
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Bolt
FINISHED CEILING
(Not Provided)
Bolt
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Bolt
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